Greek B Basket League
The Greek B Basket League, or Greek B Basketball League (Greek: Ελληνική Β Μπασκετ Λιγκ), is a national basketball league in Greece. It is also known as the Second National Championship, B National Championship, Second National League, B National League, Third Division, and in Greek, (Βήτα Εθνική καλαθοσφαίρισης) (Beta Ethniki Basketball). It is organized by the Hellenic Basketball Federation (E.O.K.).
| Formerly | Greek National B Class Championship (1961–1986) |
|---|---|
| Sport | Basketball |
| Founded | 1961 |
| No. of teams | 45 |
| Country | Greece |
| Continent | Europe |
| Most recent champion(s) | Panerythraikos Giannena |
| Level on pyramid | 2nd-Tier (1961–1986) 3rd-Tier (1986–present) |
| Promotion to | Greek A2 Basket League |
| Relegation to | Greek C Basket League |
| Related competitions | Greek Cup |
| Official website | basket.gr |
It is the 3rd-tier level of the basketball league system in Greece, and was founded in its current form in 1986. Originally, the league began in 1961, as the Greek National B Class Championship, and it was the 2nd-tier level of Greek basketball until 1986, when it was replaced in that capacity by the Greek A2 Basket League.
The Greek B Basket League was originally held under a league format of two groups. From 1986 to 2012, the league was held under a one group league format. From 2013 to 2010, it was again held under a two group format. Under the current league format, a total of 45 clubs take part, which are separated into four groups that are based on geographical criteria.